Senapati civil bodies threaten highway shutdown

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL | Nov 23

The Liangmaipui Naga Ruangdi along with Namdilong Women development society and Liangmai Naga Katinah Ruangdi (Assam Nagaland Manipur) urged the government and the police to arrest accused Kh. Kashinba in connection with rape and attempt to murder case.

While speaking to the media at Manipur Press Club, Liangmaipui Naga Ruangdi president, Th. Priscilla said that if the culprit is not arrested within 72 hours the civil bodies will impose 12 hours total shutdown on the National Highway No.2 on November 27 from 6am till 6pm.

She said that ‘wanted’ tag for Kh. Kashinba from Karuangmuan village, Nungtek had already been ordered by the Superintendent of police Senapati on September 11. But till now the police have not taken up any issues regarding the case.

It may be recalled that the rape incident took place on August 1 at Senapati.

Since the incident happened the civil organisations and student bodies have met the chief minister and the director general of police regarding the matter. In the meeting they have given their response to catch the culprit at the earliest but till now the culprit is walking scot free, she added.

Priscilla further questioned why the case has been delayed and why the state police have not taken up swift step to catch the culprit? “Is the government corrupted? It’s been four months since the incident happened and the culprit is still walking scot free,” she asked. 

She said that the Liangmaipui Naga Ruangdi and Namdilong Women Development Society and the Liangmai Naga Katinah Ruangdi will not stop agitating until and unless justice is brought to the victim.

Priscilla also urged for public support during the agitation. She also mentioned that stronger agitations will be taken if the government fails to fulfil their demand.